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Falklands Fallout in Washington: Trump is floating ways to “punish” NATO members over support for an Iran attack, and he’s even stirred debate over Falklands sovereignty despite the islanders’ 2013 vote to stay British. Local Justice: In American Samoa, police charged a man after an alleged domestic assault on a wife and her 17-year-old son, and separately charged another man over rape allegations involving an underage girl who reportedly became pregnant. Workplace Rules: The U.S. Department of Labor restored the pre-2024 overtime exemption salary thresholds after court vacated the Biden-era rule. Public Safety Upgrade: ASTCA says it’s preparing to take over the 911 call center from DPS, with operators headed for specialized training. Education & Community: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated 75 ASCC graduates at the college’s 84th commencement. Regional Watch: Samoa’s cabinet approved a 40-sene minimum wage increase starting July 2026.

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